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A consultation is underway to seek our views on 24 different active travel routes A new plan could see a network of cycleways and pedestrian crossings help people on their bikes and feet to get around Banbury more quickly. The man behind Highways Management at the County Council says their aim is to “prioritise active […]
A contractor to build the facility has been appointed The contract to build Brackley’s much-anticipated Skate Park has been awarded. Maverick Skateparks will complete the work. Maverick are a skater run business and specialise in the design and installation of spray concrete Skate Parks. The company has completed nearby projects in Steeple Claydon, Moreton in […]
The occupier discovered the intruder at the property on Bath Road A man fled after being found during what is believed to be an attempted burglary at a Banbury home. It was around 10.15pm on Wednesday May 4 when the lone person entered a partly finished extension to a property on Bath Road. He was […]
Around 50 people have been working on the artwork since last summer A stunning craft project in Middleton Cheney has become a talking point in the local area. The cascading display of over 4,300 hand knitted and crocheted flowers was installed at the tower of All Saints Church last Thursday. Villager Joanne Watts initiated the […]
The Cherwell ‘Love Where You Live’ Volunteer Awards will be handed out in September The people and places that do their bit to make life better in our area are set to be celebrated at this year’s Cherwell ‘Love Where You Live’ Volunteer Awards. Nominations are now open in six categories, with the winners due […]
Victim: “They will serve a fraction of time in comparison to what this ordeal has done to me” Four people have been jailed for a total of 35 years after a woman was held prisoner in a Banbury property where she was assaulted multiple times, including being raped. The victim says the effects of what […]
Cash will enable special extras in the town’s celebration of Her Majesty’s 70-year reign The Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Brackley look set to be extra special in a couple of weeks time thanks to a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund. They have awarded £9,972 to Brackley Town Council and the town’s Jubilee Community […]
Investigations continue after two stolen items were located A drone has been used to help police as they attempted to track down stolen machinery. In a joint operation between the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service, Northants Police and Thames Valley Police, a warrant was executed at a quarry near Finmere following concerns about stolen items […]
Officers had recommended granting permission for 9 homes in Great Bourton but Planning Committee members weren’t happy Planning Committee Councillors at Cherwell District Council have made a stand to protect the district against speculative applications by developers, who may seek to find ways around the rules to build where they want. The issue was discussed […]
Events are lined up in the town throughout the four-day bank holiday weekend Banbury residents are getting ready for the country’s biggest-ever party. Locals will join millions of people nationwide as the Queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations get underway in the first week in June. It will be a time to cherish – and people everywhere […]